Solar

Midland, Mich. – Dow Corning Corp., a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, has named Emanuele Mascherpa S.p.A., as distributor of silicone-based solutions for the manufacturing of solar photovoltaic modules in Italy.

Mascherpa – a sole agent and exclusive distributor for machine tools, tooling instruments, components, specialty lubricants, industrial adhesives and sealants, encapsulants and anti-corrosion products – will coordinate distribution and promotion of Dow Corning's Solar range of junction box potting agents, adhesives and sealants for local Italian customers in the Solar industry. Based in Milan, Italy, Mascherpa has been a distributor for Dow Corning® lubricants and industrial sealants since 1954, Dow Corning® electronics since 1990, and XIAMETER® brand products since 2009.

"The Italian market is and remains an important market in Europe, so it is important that we have a committed channel partner in this territory," said Allison Ashbrook, global distribution manager, Dow Corning Solar Business. "We're pleased to be working with Mascherpa, who has a long-standing relationship with Dow Corning. This 107-year-old company has built a strong presence in all of the main industrial sectors and markets, including renewable energies."

"We are proud to have added Dow Corning Solar products to our current line of Dow Corning products," said Luciano Mascherpa, Emanuele Mascherpa S.p.A. president. "This further strengthens our relationship with Dow Corning, our main principal. We will assure our strong commitment to this new line, promoting products and applications, maintaining inventory and distinguished customer service."

Dow Corning's expansion of its global distribution network follows several recent investment announcements including plans for a $13 million Solar Energy Exploration & Development Center (SEED) in Seneffe, Belgium. The state-of-the-art facility will be a home for solar research and development, product innovation and customer collaboration.

One of the only companies in the world able to provide silicon-based solutions throughout the entire photovoltaic value chain, Dow Corning is investing to expand its portfolio of total solution packages for solar cell manufacturing, module assembly and installation. Solution packages are built on high-performance silicone products such as encapsulants, adhesives, coatings, potting agents and sealants, as well as next-generation solar grade silicon.

About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and services via the company's Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow Corning is a joint venture equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.

About Emanuele Mascherpa S.p.A.
Emanuele Mascherpa S.p.A. (www.mascherpa.it) is a trading company acting as sole agent and exclusive distributor for machine tools, tooling instruments, components, specialty lubricants, industrial adhesives and sealants, encapsulants and anti corrosion products. The benefits offered to its clients include the continuous research of innovative product lines and customer services in all technical and commercial aspects. The headquarters are located in downtown Milano, the main warehouse is in Tribiano, 20 km south of Milano. Emanuele Mascherpa S.p.A is a member of DGE.